General Accountant

Annswann Personnel; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics and supply chain leader is seeking an experienced accounting professional in Boksburg to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. This role involves managing invoice rebilling processes, VAT submissions, and supporting general accounting duties. Candidates must hold a BCom Accounting degree and have at least 3 years of accounting experience, along with advanced Excel skills. This position offers opportunities for career growth within a dynamic finance team.

Benefits

Opportunity to work within a leading international logistics group

Exposure to complex cross-border accounting processes

Career growth within a dynamic and expanding finance team

A professional environment that values compliance and operational excellence

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years accounting experience (non-negotiable).
• Advanced Excel proficiency (non-negotiable).
• Strong knowledge of VAT, withholding tax, and inter-company transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute invoices for rebilling within SEAREG.
• Manage withholding tax and double taxation agreements for cross-border transactions.
• Submit monthly VAT returns and perform VAT reasonability tests.
• Prepare supplier payments and P&L files.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Taleo

GAAP

Journal Entries

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Microsoft Dynamics Navision

Account Reconciliation

Accrual Accounting

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Accounts Payable

Education

BCom Accounting degree or Accounting diploma

Job description

Role Overview

This position is integral to ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance within the SEAREG region. The successful candidate will manage invoice rebilling processes withholding tax and double taxation agreements and support general accounting duties including VAT submissions month-end reporting and balance sheet reviews.

About the Company

Our client is a global logistics and supply chain leader with strong operations across Southern Africa. The company prides itself on delivering world-class freight forwarding and logistics solutions underpinned by financial discipline and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute invoices for rebilling within SEAREG.
• Manage withholding tax and double taxation agreements for cross-border transactions.
• Ensure contracts linked to rebilling agreements are accurately filed.
• Coordinate with accounts receivable and process journals.
• Submit monthly VAT returns and perform VAT reasonability tests.
• Administer inter-company loan interest calculations.
• Prepare supplier payments and P&L files.
• Support month-end close provisions GM reports and revaluations.
• Conduct balance sheet reviews age analysis and variance reporting.
• Assist with compiling expense budgets and petty cash reconciliations.
• Provide input for BBBEE reporting and assist with audit queries.
• Handle ad-hoc accounting and system-related duties when required.

Requirements

• BCom Accounting degree or Accounting diploma ( non-negotiable )
• Minimum 3 years accounting experience ( non-negotiable )
• Advanced Excel proficiency ( non-negotiable )
• Audit articles ( preferred but not mandatory )
• Strong knowledge of VAT withholding tax and intercompany transactions

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to work within a leading international logistics group.
• Exposure to complex cross-border accounting processes.
• Career growth within a dynamic and expanding finance team.
• A professional environment that values compliance and operational excellence.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply with their CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation, Taleo, GAAP, Journal Entries, QuickBooks, General Ledger Accounting, Accounting, Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Account Reconciliation, Accrual Accounting, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Accounts Payable

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1